Recently released body camera footage from Tiger Woods' DUI arrest last week has unveiled a startling detail: the professional golfer informed a deputy that he was conversing with "the president" immediately following his rollover accident, prior to being taken into custody. The video, made public by WPBF, captures Woods engaged in a phone call before an officer requests his return to the police vehicle.
Footage Details and Presidential Connection
In the footage, an officer is heard saying, "Mr. Woods," as he directs him to come back to the cruiser. "Can I get you to hang out down here with us, please?" Woods responds, "Thank you so much. All right. You got it. Bye," before casually remarking to the deputy, "Yeah, I was just talking with the president." This statement has sparked widespread speculation and media inquiry.
HuffPost has contacted the White House to verify whether Woods was indeed speaking with President Donald Trump. In a related development, The New York Post reported on Tuesday that Trump confirmed he had spoken with Woods, though he did not specify when this conversation occurred. Trump commented, "I think he's doing great, he's doing good. He tested negative for alcohol, as you know, and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg."
Legal Proceedings and Personal Ties
Following the crash, Trump told reporters that he considers Woods a "very good friend." Adding to the personal connections, Woods is currently dating Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump. The incident involved the 50-year-old golfer allegedly possessing two hydrocodone pills in his pocket when his Land Rover overturned in Jupiter Island, Florida, last Friday, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
On Tuesday, Woods entered a plea of not guilty to charges of misdemeanor DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, as documented in court records. The legal process continued on Wednesday when a judge approved Woods' request to travel outside the United States to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility, as indicated by court records.
This case highlights the intersection of celebrity, legal issues, and high-profile relationships, drawing significant public and media attention to Woods' ongoing challenges and recovery efforts.
